History-girl Aiyabei retains women's half marathon
Valary Aiyabei crosses the finish line to win the women's 2018 Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon on October 28.
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- Matthew Kiprotich from Iten eased home to his second victory in the men's half marathon race in a chilly morning.
Fresh from winning Beijing Marathon last month, Valary Aiyabei on Sunday became the first to retain the women's Standard Chartered Nairobi half marathon title in the Kenyan capital.
Matthew Kiprotich from Iten eased home to his second victory in the men's half marathon race in a chilly morning.
Aiyabei made history as the first athlete to ever retain the title either in half or full marathon, clocking 1 hour, 12 minutes and 02 seconds for victory.
The winner of the women's Standard Chartered Nairobi half marathon Valary Aiyabei (left) being assisted by a first aid attendant after crossing the finishing line at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on October 28, 2018.
Aiyabei showed her grit and style, taking an early lead before beating debutante Irine Kamais from Baringo to second place in 1:13:37.
The 2009 Berlin and 2011 Daegu World Championships 5000m silver medallist Sylvia Kibet finished third in 1:14:05.
A spectator rallies athletes along Kenyatta Avenue during the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on October 28, 2018. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
Kiprotich, who won the Standard Chartered half marathon in 2012 but finished second in 2011 and third in 2013, recaptured the men's title in 1:04:57.
Participants take part in the 2018 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon along Kenyatta Avenue on October 28, 2018. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
Paul Kibet settled second in 1:05:24 as James Kiplagat clocked 1:05:32 for third place.
